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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Types of discs you can play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check for region number compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glossary of audio terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Capabilities and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If the remote does not work as you expect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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The media center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Activating component or progressive scan connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Making it all work together smoothly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
To turn on other components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
To watch video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
To adjust what you see or hear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Loading and playing a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Control options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Using parental controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Loading and playing a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Control options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Using System Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Making system adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
How to see the System menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
How to make changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Audio options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Video options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Media center options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Remote control opitons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
DVD lock options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Applying parental control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Remote control maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Replacing the remote control batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Changing house code settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Setting up a second room with sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Bose® link: the key to assured compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Taking care of your LIFESTYLE® system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Contacting customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Technical information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
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Introduction
Welcome
Thank you for purchasing a Bose® LIFESTYLE® DVD home entertainment system. Through
proprietary Bose technologies and innovative LIFESTYLE® systems design, this elegant and
easy-to-use system delivers superior performance for both music and video programming.
Types of discs you can play
The system can play the following types of discs having the corresponding logos:
• Video DVDs
• DVD-Rs or DVD-R/Ws
• Video CDs (VCDs)
• Audio CDs
• CD-Rs or CD-R/Ws
• MP3 CDs that meet the following criteria:
All tracks are burned in a single, closed session and in ISO9660 disc format. Each file name
has an “.mp3” extension and no other periods. The file tag is no higher than ID3 (ID3v2).
Check for region number compatibility
For any DVD player and DVD disc to be compatible, their region numbers must match.
These numbers are assigned according to where the player and disc are sold.
Check the region number on the bottom of the media center included with your
system. Then be sure to choose only DVD discs that show the same region
number on the disc label or packaging. For example, a Region 1 DVD and
corresponding player should display the mark shown on the right.
Glossary of audio terms
Aspect ratio – The shape of the rectangular picture in a TV set expressed as the width of the
picture relative to the height. For example, if a TV picture has an aspect ratio of 4:3 (read as 4
by 3), the shape of that picture is 4 units wide by 3 units high. The two standard TV aspect
ratios are 4:3 and 16:9.
Chapter – A main division of contents in a DVD title.
Component video – A video signal split into three parts: luminance and two color signals
(marked as YPbPr). It provides the highest resolution video, but cannot be processed by all
television sets.
Composite video – A video signal in which the brightness (black and white) and color infor-
mation are combined. Compatible with most televisions and other video components, com-
posite video cables use RCA jacks.
Dolby Digital – A perceptual coding system for audio, developed by Dolby Laboratories and
accepted as an international standard. Dolby Digital is the most common means of encoding
multi-channel audio.
– The logo representing Dolby Digital.
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DTS – An abbreviation for Digital Theater Systems, a type of multi-channel surround sound
format used on certain CDs and many DVDs.
– The logo representing Digital Theater Systems.
DVD – An abbreviation most commonly known to mean Digital Video Disc or Digital Versatile
Disc. The audio/video/data storage system is based on 12-cm optical discs.
DVD video – A standard for storing and reproducing audio and video on DVD-ROM discs,
based on MPEG video, Dolby Digital audio, and other proprietary data formats.
IR – An abbreviation for infrared. Pertains to the type of remote that sends/receives com-
mands on an infrared light beam.
Letterbox – A video format which has an aspect ratio wider than 4:3 and is shown with black
bars above and below the TV picture.
MP3 – MPEG-1 Layer III audio. This is a compressed audio format that allows the recording
of many hours of music on a single CD.
NTSC – An abbreviation for National Television System Committee and a label for the video
format standard established by the committee for televisions used in the US and other
countries.
PAL – An acronym for the Phase Alternate Line video format used extensively in Western
Europe.
Pan & Scan – The technique of reframing a picture to conform to a different aspect ratio by
cropping parts of the picture. DVD video players can use the horizontal offset encoded with
the video on certain DVDs to automatically pan and scan widescreen video to a 4:3 ratio.
PCM – An abbreviation for Pulse Code Modulation. A common form of digital audio signal.
Progressive Scan – A video format which displays all lines of the picture frame in a single
pass, and refreshes the image sixty times a second. This format is not compatible with all
video displays.
RDS – A system that displays radio broadcast station and programming information. This
feature is available on European systems only.
SACD – An abbreviation for Super Audio Compact Disc and a music format for CD audio and
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Capabilities and Controls
The remote control
The advanced radio-frequency remote control provided with the LIFESTYLE® system works
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Capabilities and Controls
Menu and program selection
Enters or exits the Settings menu for the current source.
Enters or exits the System menu.
Enters or exits the menu of the DVD disc that is currently loaded.
Enters the main menu of a cable or satellite box.
Displays an electronic TV listings guide (if the TV, cable, or satellite pro-
vides that option).
Exits the Settings and System menus.
Exits electronic TV listings.
Tune the FM/AM radio up or down to the next frequency.
Selects the previous or next item in a menu list.
Enters submenus or confirms the selection of a menu item.
Move up, down, left, or right in a menu or screen.
Seek backward or forward to the next strong radio station.
Skip to the next or previous TV channel, CD track, DVD chapter, or radio
preset.
Raise or lower the volume of the current source.
Pressing + unmutes the current source in the current room only,
if it was muted.
Pressing – lowers the volume.
Select a DVD chapter, CD track, radio station preset, or TV channel that
corresponds to the numbers pressed. Use to make changes to some
items in the System and Settings menus, when numbers apply.
Skips to the previous TV channel.*
Displays or exits the cable or satellite information window, if available.
Pressing and holding this button (until the change is apparent), removes
or restores auido track information on the media center display.
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Capabilities and Controls
Play options
Note: All of the buttons shown below, except Shuffle and Repeat, can be used with your VCR or
DVR after the remote has been set to control it.
If the remote does not work as you expect
If your system does not respond when you press a button on the remote, it could be time to
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Capabilities and Controls
The media center
The CD/DVD tray and system controls are located under the front panel door of the media
center. To the right of that is the display window (Figure 1).
An IR signal emitter, located under the CD/DVD tray, enables you to control other compo-
nents using the LIFESTYLE® remote. Avoid blocking the emitter, so its signal will have a clear
path to other components or reflective surfaces in the room.
Figure 1
Front panel door – lifts up
Headphone jack
Display window
Front view of the media
center
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Disc tray
Controls
IR emitter
Controls
The nine control buttons work as described below.
On/Off
On/Off
All Off
Source
Enter
Volume
Store
Turns the system on or off in the main room only. Selects the source last used
when it turns the system on.
All Off
Turns off the system and all connected speakers (in all rooms).
Open/Close Erase
Open/Close
Source
Opens/closes the disc tray.
Steps through the available source selections.
Begins DVD play when that option appears selected on screen.
Works with the Store button to scan through the system settings options on the
media center display.
Enter
Erase
Removes a radio station preset.
Volume
Raises the volume of the system and unmutes the speakers (if they were muted).
Lowers the volume of the system but does not unmute the source.
Copies the tracks from an audio CD to the internal hard drive on the LIFESTYLE®
38 and 48 systems only.
Store
When the system is off, resets the remote control house code.
Works with the Enter button to scan through the system settings options on the
media center display.
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Capabilities and Controls
Display window
The media center display window indicates the state of the system, including what source is
playing, details of that program, and what option, if any, is selected (Figure 2).
When Settings menu items or messages appear in the display, they may scroll to reveal
information that does not fit in the two lines available.
Figure 2
Sample of information that
appears on the media
center display
Light indicators
Shows when a CD, MP3 disc, or contents of an MP3 folder are playing in random order.
Shows when the track or disc playing is set to repeat.
Shows when a disc in the CD/DVD tray is playing.
Shuffle
Repeat
Disc
Shows when a track is playing.
Track
Shows when CD tracks are being copied to storage on LIFESTYLE® 38 or 48 systems
only.
Storing
Lights briefly when a remote control command is received.
Activating component or progressive scan connections
If you have used a component video connection between the media center and the TV, you
need to activate settings for the connection, as explained below.
With the media center turned off, use the controls on its front panel to follow these steps:
1. Press and hold the Enter button on the media center.
2. While holding the Enter button down, press the Store button.
Selections will appear on the media center display each time you press Store.
Move up and down using the Volume up and down buttons on the media center console.
3. When Video appears as the selection on the display, release the Store and Enter buttons.
4. Use the Volume up and down buttons to scroll through the Video options.
5. Stop scrolling at the proper selection.
• For a component connection only, select:
-NTSC COMPONENT (in North America)
-PAL COMPONENT (outside North America)
• For a component connection and progressive scan, select NTSC PROGRESSIVE.
Note: The system does not support PAL progressive video.
6. With the proper selection made, press Enter to confirm the selection and leave the Video
options.
The system is now ready to deliver the DVD video signal you prefer.
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System Operation
Making it all work together smoothly
By pressing any source button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control, you can turn on the sys-
tem and select that source at the same time. Or, press the On/Off button on the remote control
or on the media center control panel. This turns the system on to the source that was last
used.
To use the system with your TV and other components, review the reminders below. They are
provided to help ensure that it all works together smoothly.
Note: For information on how to set the remote to operate other components, refer to “Using
your LIFESTYLE® remote with other components” on page 18.
To turn on other components
You need to:
1.Turn on the system.
2. Select the source.
3. Turn the source on (if it is an external component).
You can use your LIFESTYLE® remote control to do all of that, once you have set it to operate
the TV and other components.
To watch video
Your installation choices may require some activation settings, as indicated below.
• Getting the image to the TV screen:
– Be sure to select the proper Video input on your TV (consistent with the video input that
the media center connects to on the back of the TV). Use the TV Input button on the
LIFESTYLE® remote control.
• Using the component video connection option:
– If you have a component video connection between the TV and the media center, be
sure to make that selection on the display of the media center. Until you do, you may
see nothing on your screen when you select DVD as the source.
• Using the progressive scan capability of your TV:
– Make sure there is a component video connection between the TV and the media
center.
– Be sure to make the Progressive selection on the display of the media center. Until you
do, you may see nothing on your screen when you select DVD as the source.
– For other video components connected to the media center, make sure the component
is also connected using a component video adapter.
Note: For information on selecting component video or progressive scan on the media center,
refer to “Activating component or progressive scan connections” on page 11.
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General System Operation
To adjust what you see or hear
• For changes to a particular source:
– Press the Settings button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control.
– To see your choices on the TV, be sure you have the TV on and its Video input is set for
the media center.
– For details on the changes you can make, refer to “Making adjustments to a particular
source” on page 24.
– For changes to system operation:
– Press the System button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control.
– Be sure you have the TV on and its Video input is set for the media center.
– For details on the changes you can make, refer to “Making system adjustments” on
page 29.
Loading and playing a DVD
The symbols below represent buttons on the LIFESTYLE® remote control unless otherwise
indicated.
1. Turn on your television.
2. Press
to select the DVD player. If the system is off, this will also turn it on.
3. Lift up the media center front door and press
4. Insert a DVD into the tray (label side up).
on its control panel.
5. Press
again to close the disc tray.
6. Press
to begin play.
You may need to press the play button more than once. Most DVD videos present on-screen
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General System Operation
Control options
If you want to:
Do this:
Pause a DVD movie …
Resume play …
Press
Press
Press
.
again or
.
Stop a DVD movie …
once. Then press
to continue playing
from where the movie stopped.
Or, press twice to stop and reset. Then press
to restart at the beginning of the DVD.
Skip to the next chapter …
Press
up.
Skip to the previous chapter … Press
down twice.
Repeat a chapter …
Press
while the chapter you want to repeat plays.
Search backward or forward … Press and hold
.
Note: For information on the quick adjustments you can make to DVD settings refer to
“DVD setting options” on page 27. Instructions on how to enter the menu to make those changes
are available in “How to see your options” on page 24.
Using parental controls
The parental control feature of your LIFESTYLE® system allows you to restrict access to
DVD movies with ratings you find inappropriate for members of your family.
Before you can use this feature, you choose a password and a level of restriction in the
System menu. To learn more about parental controls refer to “” on page 34.
Note: Refer to Troubleshooting if you have trouble with a password.
Loading and playing a CD
The symbols below represent buttons on the LIFESTYLE® remote control unless otherwise
indicated.
Press
to select the CD player and begin playing the CD loaded in the disc tray. This
also turns the system on if it is off.
To load a disc:
Open/Close
1. Lift up the media center front door and press
on its control panel.
2. Insert the audio CD into the tray.
Open/Close
3. Press
to close the disc tray. Play begins automatically.
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Control options
If you want to:
Do this:
Pause a CD …
Press
Press
.
Resume play of paused CD …
Stop a CD …
or
.
Press
. Press
to restart at the beginning
of the CD.
Clear continuously scrolling track
information (for an MP3-CD) from
the media center display...
Press and hold
until the display changes.
Press and hold again to restore
the scrolling display of text.
Go to next track…
Press
up.
Note: For information on the quick adjustments you can make to CD settings, refer to
“CD setting options” on page 26. Instructions on how to enter the menu to make those changes
are available in “How to see your options” on page 24.
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General System Operation
Using the radio
The symbols below represent buttons on the LIFESTYLE®
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General System Operation
To remove a station preset
Tune to the preset number you want to remove. Then follow the step below:
• On the remote control, press and hold the 0 number button until the message PRESET: XX
ERASED appears briefly on the media center display. The removal is then completed.
To reassign a preset to a different station
1. Tune to the station preferred.
2. Using the remote control, press and hold the preset number button you want to reassign
to that station.
Using the headphone jack
For private listening, you can connect headphones to the jack located on the right side of the
media center as you face it.
Note: Connecting headphones causes all main room speakers to be muted.
Using the sleep timer
You can set the sleep timer to turn off the LIFESTYLE® system automatically in 10 to 90
minutes, depending on the time you select. You can do this in the Settings menu for any
source that is selected.
Note: If you are unfamiliar with use of the Settings menu, refer to “Making adjustments to a par-
ticular source” on page 24.
In the Settings menu on the media
center display or on the TV screen,
move around and make changes
by using the selection buttons.
To set the timer
On both the media center display and the TV on-screen menu, the same actions apply:
1. Press the Settings button on the LIFESTYLE® remote to enter the source Settings menu.
2. Move down to the Sleep Timer symbol, the last feature in the menu (Figure 3).
Figure 3
Sleep timer symbol in the
source Settings menu
Note: If you see a continuation arrow at the bottom of the menu, move to it to see the other
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Controlling External Sources
Using your LIFESTYLE® remote with other components
You can control most brands of external components, such as TVs, VCRs, and cable/satellite
boxes, using your LIFESTYLE® remote control. You can also designate one of these compo-
nents as the video tuner (channel selector) for all, to further simplify operation.
Your LIFESTYLE® system includes an infrared (IR) emitter that sends out signals from the front
of the music center to any component that your LIFESTYLE® remote is set to control. This
allows you to turn on other sources in the room and make basic selections from them,
whether they are connected to the media center or to the TV.
Note: If a component is located where it cannot receive these IR signals, you can use the
supplied IR emitter cable with that component. For tips on getting the IR signals where they need
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Controlling External Sources
5. Identify the TV brand:
• From the Remote Control options in the System menu, select TV Brand (Figure 5).
• Move right into the list of brands and up or down to locate the brand for your TV.
• Press Enter to select that brand.
Figure 5
TV brand selection
Remote
Control
IR Control:
TV Tuner:
TV Brand:
Philex
Philharmonic
Philips
TV Device Code:
VCR Brand:
Phoenix
Phonola
Select your TV brand.
select
navigate
6. Choose the device code:
• In the menu options on the left, select TV Device Code.
• Move right to select the first code.
• Press the TV On/Off button on your LIFESTYLE® remote. Press that button again.
If the TV turns off and on again, you have chosen the right code.
If the TV does not turn off, select another code, and press the TV On/Off button two more
times.*
• When you have chosen the right code, press the Enter button.
• To have the TV come on automatically, whenever you press a video source button,
follow Step 7 on page 20. To skip this step, press System or Exit to leave the System menu.
*Some manufacturers use a number of similar device codes. After selecting one, you may find
you can turn your TV on and off, but are unable to change channels or select Play or Pause.
In that case, select a different device code that provides more control.
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Controlling External Sources
7. Set the TV to turn on automatically*, as needed:
• Move up to the System menu categories and over to Video (Figure 6
).
• From the Video options, select TV Power.
• Move right into the list of choices and up or down to select one of the two below:
-Automatic (for TV models that do not use a European style SCART connector)
-Euro Connector (for TV models that use a SCART connector)
• Press the Enter button.
Figure 6
Changing the TV Power
*For the Automatic feature to work effectively with North American TV models, the optional
TV sensor must be installed and positioned to detect if the TV is on or off. In Europe, a
SCART connector serves this purpose. If you do not use a SCART connector, or the TV sen-
sor is not positioned properly, the automatic feature is not an option. In that case, leave the
TV power set to Manual. This means you must turn your TV on using its power button or with
the LIFESTYLE® remote (when it is set to do so).
8. Notice the TV Power Status:
TV Detected means the installed TV sensor is working.
• TV Not Detected means the TV sensor (if installed) is not positioned properly, or a
SCART connector is installed.
• Press System or
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Controlling External Sources
For cable/satellite control
While you can set the LIFESTYLE® remote to control both cable and satellite boxes, you must
designate one or the other, not both, in the steps below.
The one connected to the CBL-SAT input on your media center is the one you should desig-
nate. So when you press the CBL-SAT source button and the On/Off button below it, you are oper-
ating that device.
You can designate the other under AUX Device. Do this only if the device is connected to the
AUX input on the media center, or the AUX input is not being used.
Note: For general guidelines on using the LIFESTYLE® System menu, refer to “Using System
Menus” on page 29.
Follow the process below:
Turn on the cable or satellite box, whichever you are setting the remote to control. Turn on the
TV and be sure to select the Video input on the TV for the media center. Then, using the LIFE-
STYLE® remote control, press the CBL-SAT source button and follow the steps below:
1. Identify the device:
• From the Remote Control options in the System menu, select CBL/SAT Device.
• Move right and
select either Cable or Satellite by pressing Enter.
2. Identify the brand:
• In the menu options on the left, select CBL/SAT Brand.
• Move to the right and up or down in the alphabetical list to locate your brand.
• Press Enter to select that brand.
3. Select the device code:
• From the menu options on the left, select CBL/SAT Device Code.
• Move right to select the first code.
• Press the CBL/SAT On/Off button on your LIFESTYLE® remote. Press that button again.
If the Cable or Satellite box turns off and on again, you have chosen the right code.
If it does not turn off, select another code, and press the CBL/SAT On/Off button two more
times.*
• When you have chosen the right code, press the Enter button.
• Press the System or Exit button to leave the System menu.
When you complete these settings, you can use the CBL-SAT On/Off button to turn on your Cable
or Satellite source and other LIFESTYLE® remote buttons to operate it.
*Some manufacturers use a number of similar device codes. After selecting one, you may find
you can turn your Cable or Satellite box on and off, but are unable to change channels or
select Play or Pause. In that case, select a different device code that provides more control.
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Controlling External Sources
For VCR (or DVR) control
The list of VCR brands and VCR codes include selections for DVRs as well. By following the
instructions below, you can set the remote to control one or the other, but not both.
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Controlling External Sources
Follow the process below:
Turn on your component. Turn on the TV and be sure to select the Video input on the TV for
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Changing Source Settings
Making adjustments to a particular source
While watching a video or listening to music on your system, you can make quick adjust-
ments that will increase your enjoyment of the program. For example, you may want to hear
more or fewer of the system speakers playing, or boost the center channel volume slightly.
For this purpose, each source you use with this system has its own Settings menu, with
features appropriate to that source.
With a little experience, moving about and selecting options in the Settings menu for each
source becomes second nature. Just try it and see.
How to see your options
To see the settings, you must first select the source. Then, on the LIFESTYLE® remote control,
press the Settings button to enter the menu.
You can view the Settings menu for each source on your TV screen or, for audio sources only,
on the display panel of your media center.
If your source is the FM radio tuner, the setting options appear on the media center display
(Figure 8). The choices scroll into view as you press the down button on the remote.
Figure 8
S U R R O U N D
C E N T E R C H A N N E L : + 4
Settings menu as it appears
on the media center display
To see the Settings menu on the TV screen as well, turn on the TV and select the TV input for
the media center. If the list of elements in a menu is longer than can be seen, a small down or
up arrow indicates where to move to see the others.
Figure 9
Title bar – Source
Settings menu as it appears
on the TV screen, with
identifying tags
Item name – Feature defined
Menu Items – Featuresof this source
or AM
Setting - Option chosen
Center Channel
Navigation cue –
Which buttons to use
To soften the center-channel presentation, choose
a lower setting. To focus it, choose a higher setting.
Description – What to do or expect
Note: When the Settings menu appears on the TV screen, any change you make to settings will
be visible there, as well as on the media center display.
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Changing Source Settings
How to change the settings
In the Settings menu on the media
center display or on the TV screen,
move around and make changes
by using the selection buttons shown.
On the display or the screen, the same actions apply:
up or down arrows to get to the option you want.
• Press the left right,
,
• Press Enter or the left arrow to confirm your selection and move back to the features column.
• Repeat those steps for each change you want to make.
• Press the Exit button on the remote control to leave the Settings menu.
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Changing Source Settings
Tuner setting options (FM or AM radio)
There are different settings menus for AM and FM. You can adjust the settings differently for
each. Two of the attributes below are available only when the tuner is set to FM.
FM
(or AM)
Default Setting;
Options
Features
Effect of this Setting
2-3-5 Speakers
5 Determines the number of speakers playing.
2, 3
0 Establishes relative surround sound volume.
-5 to +5
0 Establishes relative center volume.
-5 to +5
Auto Sets channel distribution of radio signals.
Mono or Stereo
Off Displays station and program information
Surround
Center Channel
Output Mode
(FM-only feature)
RDS Info
(as available from Radio Data System).
(FM-only feature
On
on some systems)
Sleep TImer
Off Sets system to turn off when the selected
time elapses.
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CD setting options
To see the CD Settings menu, you must insert a CD into the disc tray before you select the
source.
DefaultSetting;
CD
Features
Options
Effect of this Setting
2,3,5 Speakers
5 Determines the number of speakers playing.
2, 3
0 Establishes relative surround sound volume.
-5 to +5
0 Establishes relative center speaker volume.
-5 to +5
Surround
Center Channel
Time
0:00 Displays elapsed time.
_:__ Advances or reverses the track to the new
time.
Audio Track
Sleep Timer
DTS Plays audio tracks in the format specified.
Dolby Digital
Off Sets system to turn off when the selected
time elapses.
10-90
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Changing Source Settings
DVD setting options
To see the DVD Settings menu, you must insert a DVD into the disc tray before you select the
source.
Three attributes (shown in italic type below) appear in the DVD menu only if you have set
Audio Processing to User Adjustable in the Audio options of the System menu.
Default Setting;
DVD
Features
Options
Effect of this Setting
2,3,5 Speakers
5 Determines the number of speakers playing.
2, 3
Surround
0 Establishes relative surround sound volume.
-5 to +5
0 Establishes relative center speaker volume.
-5 to +5
Center
Channel
Movie EQ
On Adjusts bass-to-treble relationship for proper
movie soundtrack reproduction.
Off
Range
Compression
On Adjusts volume to maintain dialogue intelligibil-
ity. Keeps some sounds from overwhelming oth-
Off
ers.
Mono
Decoding
On Engages Videostage® 5 mono decoding circuitry
to process mono programs (one-channel audio)
Off
into 5-speaker sound.
Time
0:00 Displays elapsed time.
_:__ Advances or reverses the film to the new time.
Title
Chapter
Advances or reverses the film to another section
_ of __ of the DVD, according to the number set.
Advances or reverses the film to a new scene,
___ according to the number set.
Audio Track
DTS Plays audio tracks in the format specified.
Dolby Digital
Subtitle
Language
English Determines the language used for DVD subtitles
(of the languages available on that disc).
Other
Camera
Angle
1 of __ Determines the angle used for a movie scene
(of the camera angles available on the disc).
A B Repeat
Repeats a segment of the DVD after the start
and end points are defined. To begin:
A, B
1. Move backward or forward to the point in
the DVD where you want the segment to
start.
2. Press Enter.
3. Move to the point where you want it to end.
4. Press Enter.
Repeats until you press the Exit or Settings button.
Sleep Timer
Off Sets system to turn off when the selected time
elapses.
10-90
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Changing Source Settings
TV setting options (for VCR, CBL-SAT, and AUX)
The settings below affect programs on the TV, even when the source of the program is VCR,
CBL/SAT or AUX. There are no separate settings menus for these sources.
Four attributes (shown in italic type below) appear in the TV menu only if you have set Audio
Processing to User Adjustable in the Video options of the System menu.
DefaultSetting;
TV
Features
Options
Effect of this Setting
2,3,5 speakers
5 Controls the number of speakers playing.
2, 3
0 Soften or Focus the surround (rear) speakers.
-5 to +5
0 Soften or Focus the center speaker.
-5 to +5
Surround
Center Channel
Movie EQ
On Adjusts bass-to-treble relationship for proper
movie soundtrack reproduction.
Off
Range
Compression
On Adjusts volume by frequency band to moder-
ate the difference between dialogue and spe-
Off
cial effects. Keeps some sounds from
overwhelming others.
Mono Decoding
On Engages Videostage® 5 mono decoding
circuitry, which processes mono audio (one-
Off
channel) programs into five-speaker sound.
Dolby Digital
1+1
1 Plays audio content of selected soundtrack(s).
2, Both The content of the second soundtrack may be
a second language, for example.
Sleep Timer
Off Sets system to turn off when the selected time
elapses.
10-90
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Using System Menus
Making system adjustments
Adjustments to system properties are typically made only once. If your system operates as
you want it to, there may be no need for any changes. In some cases, however, changes are
required to make the system fully compatible with the installation options you have chosen.
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Audio options
Press the System button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control. Move right to see a preview of
audio features. Press the Enter button to move into an active display of submenus.
Figure 12
Audio preview
Audio
Select Audio to adjust these system options
Bass Compensation
Treble Compensation
Audio Processing
Input Levels
ADAPTiQ
Expansion Protocol
Note: Listening to an audio source while you make these adjustments can be helpful. Some
changes will be immediately noticeable and therefore useful in fine tuning your selections.
Default Settings;
Active Display Item
Options
Effect of this Setting
Bass Compensation
Treble Compensation
Audio Processing
0 Normal low-frequency reproduction.
-14 to +14 Decreased (-) or increased (+) low-frequency reproduction.
Range available following ADAPTiQ® system calibration.
(-9 to +6)
0 Normal high-frequency reproduction.
-14 to +14 Decreased (-) or increased (+) high-frequency reproduction.
Range available following ADAPTiQ system calibration.
(-9 to +6)
Automatic
(Movie EQ, Range Compression,
Mono Decoding)
User Adjustable
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Default Settings;
Options
Active Display Item
ADAPTiQ
Effect of this Setting
Off* No ADAPTiQ® audio calibration performed.
On Uses ADAPTiQ system adjustments established using Disc 2.
Erase Eliminates the ADAPTiQ system adjustments* when this selec-
tion is followed, within 5 seconds, by a press of the Erase button
on the media center controls.
Expansion protocol
Bose® link Communicates only with Bose® link networked products.
Legacy Communicates only with older Bose products.
Change this only if instructed in
the owner’s guide supplied with
your Bose® link remote control.
*The Off option for ADAPTiQ system is not a reversible selection.
To restore the ADAPTiQ system adjustments requires re-use of the Setup Disc 2 and the
ADAPTiQ headset supplied with the system. For information on this process, refer to “Finish-
ing the Installation” in your LIFESTYLE® Installation Guide.
This advanced feature of the LIFESTYLE® system makes adjustments to the audio
processing to compensate for the furnishings, speaker placement, and listening positions to
provide the most ideal sound in your room.
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Video options
Press the System button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control. Move right to see a preview of
video features. Press the Enter button to move into an active display of submenus.
Figure 13
Important Note:
DO NOT change settings for Component
Video preview
Video
video or Progressive scan in the System
menu. Doing so can cause your TV
Select Video to adjust these system options
screen to go blank, making completion of
TV Power
Video Connector
Video Black Level
Video Format
the process difficult.
TV Power Status
TV Aspect Ratio
Widescreen DVDs
Instead refer to “Activating component or
progressive scan connections” on
page 11.
Progressive Scan
Default Settings;
Options
Active Display Item
Effect of this Setting
TV Power
Automatic TV turns on automatically when a video source is selected.*
Manual TV does not come on automatically.
Euro TV responds to SCART connector input.
TV Power Status
(not a setting)
TV Not Detected Indicates: TV Sensor not installed or not positioned correctly.
TV On Indicates: TV Sensor installed and functioning properly.
TV Aspect Ratio
Normal 4:3 ratio screen display.
Widescreen 16:9 ratio widescreen display.
Widescreen DVDs
Modified DVD video reformats, as needed, to fit a 4:3 TV screen.
Unmodified DVD video does not reformat automatically.
Video Connector
(See Important Note above.)
Composite, S-VIDEO System works with composite and/or S-video TV connection.
Component System works with component TV connection.
Video Black Level
Video Format
Normal Screen black level generally appropriate for TVs.
Extended Reduces screen black level, appropriate for certain TVs.
NTSC Correct for NTSC (U.S. standard) monitors.
PAL Correct for PAL (European standard) monitors.
Progressive Scan
(See Important Note above.)
Off Screen image repaints in standard style.
On Screen image repaints in advanced style (if available on the TV).
*With most TV models, the TV sensor must be installed and positioned to detect if the TV is
on or off. In Europe, a SCART connector communicates with the TV. If your system setup is
different from either of these, using the automatic feature is not an option.
Note: For information on using the TV sensor, refer to “Installing the TV on/off detector” in your
Installation Guide.
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Media center options
Press the System button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control. Move right to see a preview of
media center features. Press the Enter button to move into an active display of submenus.
Figure 14
Media Center preview
Media
Center
Select Media Center to adjust these system options
Display Brightness
Display Language
Optical Source
Digital Audio Format
Widescreen DVDs
Tuner Spacing
Restore Settings
Default Settings;
Active Display Item
Options
Effect of this Setting
Display Brightness
4 Media center display lights with a mid-range brightness.
1 to 7 Darkens or lightens the media center display (7 = brightest).
Display Language
English On-screen display menus appear in the selected language.
Dansk, Deutsch,
Espanol, Francais,
Italiano, Nederlands,
Svenska
Optical Source
None No digital signal received via optical cable.
TV, VCR, CBL/SAT, AUX Digital signal received via optical cable for selected source.
Digital Audio Format
Original No processing applied for signals sent to rear panel digital audio
jacks.
PCM Increases digital audio compatibility with other devices.
Tuner Spacing
U.S., European Channel spacing for AM/FM radio stations set to selected region
standard.
Restore Settings
No User settings, if any, modify system operation.
Yes Overwrites user settings and adjustments with the original settings
established at the factory.
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Remote control options
Press the System button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control. Move right to see a preview of
remote control features. Press the Enter button to move into an active display of submenus.
Figure 15
Remote Control preview
Remote
Control
Select Remote Control to adjust these system options
BL/SAT Device
BL/SAT Brand
BL/SAT Device Code
UX Device
UX Brand
AUX Device Code
IR Control
TV Tuner
TV Brand
TV Device Code
VCR Brand
VCR Device Code
DefaultSettings;
Options
Active Display Item
Effect of this Setting
IR Control
Off System does not allow IR control by another remote or does not teach IR
commands to a learning remote.
Teach System sends out IR commands, in response to the LIFESTYLE® remote
buttons pressed, to teach another remote to operate the
system.
On System receives IR commands from another remote that has been taught
to operate the system.
TV Tuner
CBL/SAT Selected device serves as channel tuner for TV and other video devices.
TV, VCR
TV Brand
Brand name Identifies the TV brand for the LIFESTYLE® remote control to operate.
Code number Identifies the IR code for the system to send to the TV.
Brand name Identifies the VCR or DVR brand for the remote.
TV Device Code
VCR Brand
VCR Device Code
CBL/SAT Device
Code number Identifies the IR code for the system to send to the VCR.
Cable Identifies which of two devices for the LIFESTYLE® remote control to
operate.
Satellite
CBL/SAT Brand
CBL/SAT Device Code
AUX Device
Brand name Identifies the cable or satellite box brand for the remote control.
Code number Identifies the IR code for the system to send to the cable or satellite box.
Changer Identifies which type of device for the LIFESTYLE® remote to operate.
Satellite, Cable,
DVR, TV, VCR
AUX Brand
Brand name Identifies the AUX device brand for theremote.
AUX Device Code
Code number Identifies the IR code for the system to send to the AUX device.
Press the System button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control. Move right to see a preview of DVD
Lock choices. Press the Enter button to move into an active display of submenus.
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DVD Lock options
Press the System button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control. Move right to see a preview of DVD
Lock choices. Press the Enter button to move into an active display of submenus.
Figure 16
DVD Lock Menu
DVD
Lock
Select Remote Control to adjust these system options
Create/Change Password
Confirm Password
Lock Unrated Discs
Lock Discs Rated Above
Default Setting;
Active Display Item
Options
Effect of this Setting
Change Password
_ _ _ _ Establishes a new four-number code to restrict access to movies
with certain ratings.
Create Password
(appears only if no
_ _ _ _ Establishes a four-number code to restrict access to movies with
certain ratings.
password has been set)
Confirm Password
Lock Unrated Discs
_ _ _ _ Re-enter the four-number password.
Off No restriction applies to unrated DVD movies.
On Restricts viewing access to unrated titles when password is set.
Lock Discs Rated Above
1 to 8 Prevents viewing of discs above the selected number when a
password is created.
Applying parental control
The parental control feature of the LIFESTYLE® system lets you restrict viewing of DVD videos
with certain ratings. To activate this feature, you need to set a level of restriction and establish
a password in the DVD Lock section of the System menu.
Your password will prevent unauthorized viewing of DVD videos that have a higher rating than
your restriction level. There are 8 levels to choose from, matched to movie ratings set by the
Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), as shown in the table on page 36.
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Parental
Control
Setting
MPAA
Rating
Audience
Restriction
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
None
NC-17
R
Adult audiences
Mature audiences
Mature teenage audiences
Teenage audiences
Mature young audiences
Most audiences
General
PG-13
PG
G
For example, by choosing a Parental Control Setting of 4, you restrict access to videos
rated above PG-13. Videos with ratings above that may be viewed only after entering the
password.
Your password also prevents others from changing the parental control setting without
permission.
To set the restriction level and passwords
With the TV turned on, select the proper TV video input for the media center.
Press the System button on the LIFESTYLE® remote control.
When the System menu appears on the TV screen:
1. Move right to DVD Lock for a preview of the selections (Figure 16 on page 35).
2. Press the Down arrow or Enter button to move into an active display of submenus, which
looks different from the preview screen.
3. Use the number buttons on your LIFESTYLE® remote to enter four digits into the password
blanks.
4. Press Enter to register your choice.
5. Enter the same four digits in the new blanks and press Enter to register them.
6. Select Lock Discs Rated Above.
7. Move right and up or down to select the restriction level you want.
8. Press Enter or the left arrow to confirm your selection and move out of the selection list.
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Remote control maintenance
Changing the batteries as needed is the only regular maintenance required. However, the
switches inside the remote battery case may be changed, as needed. Additional remotes for
use in other rooms may need their switches changed, too. For that, refer to “Bose® link
remote switch settings” on page 39.
Replacing the remote control batteries
Replace all four batteries when the remote control stops operating or its range seems
reduced. Alkaline batteries are recommended.
1. Slide open the battery compartment on the back of the remote (Figure 17).
2. Insert four AAA or IEC-LR3 1.5V batteries, or the equivalent, as shown. Match the +
and – symbols on the batteries with the + and – markings inside the compartment.
3. Slide the battery compartment cover back into place.
Figure 17
AAA batteries (4)
Installing the remote
control batteries
+
+
+
+
Battery
compartment
Battery
compartment
cover
Changing house code settings
Each LIFESTYLE® remote control uses a house code that corresponds to the house code set
in the media center, enabling the two to communicate. If another LIFESTYLE® system nearby
creates a conflict with your system, you can easily set a new house code in your media center
and its remote control(s) with steps that follow.
Using the remote control:
1. Open the remote control battery cover and locate the miniature switches (Figure 18 on
page 38).
2. Move one or more of switches 1, 2, 3, or 4 in the opposite direction from its current
setting. Use a paper clip, ball point pen, or similar object.
Note: DO NOT change any other switch settings. Moving other switches may disable your
remote control.
3. Replace the battery cover.
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Using the media center:
1. Lift the media center door and press the All Off button.
2. Press and hold the Store button. Your current house code will appear in the media center
display window in the form of four rectangles, which represent the positions of switches
1 through 4:
HOUSE CODE:
Switches 1 - 4 down = 0 0 0 0 (current house code)
3. While holding the Store button, press any button on the remote control.
The media center displays the new house code, which confirms its recognition of the
new code:
NEW HOUSE CODE:
(Switch 1 up, 2 down, 3 up, and 4 down = 1 0 1 0 (new house code)
4. Release the Store button. The system remains off.
5. If you have additional remote controls, change the switches to match those of the first
remote control by following steps 1-3 above. You do not need to repeat steps 4-8.
Note: To verify your system’s house code, press Store while the system is off. The display con-
firms the settings of switches 1-4.
Switches (1-4)
As set at the factory:
all switches down.
Figure 18
Other switches
Switch 5 determines what “stream”
or program you hear.
Miniature house code
switches on the Main room
(A) remote
For more information on streams,
refer to “Setting up a second room
with sound” below.
Switches 6-9 represent the room
where the remote will be used.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
In the main room, the remote is set
as Room A with all switches down.
Switches 1-4 need to match those
switch settings in your main remote.
Set switches 5-9 for the room where
you will use the Bose® link remote.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Setting up a second room with sound
Your LIFESTYLE® DVD home entertainment system can direct sound to more than one room
at the same time. What’s more, it can even direct sound from two different sound sources
(such as CD, AM/FM tuner, TAPE, or AUX) to these rooms through two independent
“streams.”
In other rooms with speakers (beyond the main room where the media center is located), you
can choose either of these streams from different sources, for true independence. If the sys-
tem is on in the main room, listeners in other rooms can enjoy the same program playing
there or an entirely different program.
Capable of supplying up to 14 addiitonal rooms with Bose sound, one LIFESTYLE® system
can fill your entire living space with music.
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®
Bose link: the key to assured compatibility
One option is using a Bose product you already own, if you want the sound in just one addi-
tional room.
As a second option that can provide sound throughout your home (or even outside!), the
Bose® link network connects all the pieces and offers a variety of Bose products of consistent
quality for use in the other rooms.
These include smaller Bose systems, powered and unpowered speakers and amplifiers,
plus the proper cables and adapters to complete your sound network. And by purchasing a
Bose® link remote control for each additional room, managing your whole-house music
system becomes quick and easy. Inside these remotes, one small switch allows you to
predetermine which rooms, as a group, will share the main room program stream and which
other room or group of rooms will hear the alternate stream.
For more versatility, you may prefer using a PERSONAL® music center II remote control in
your other rooms. Besides providing the ability to switch between program streams without
setting switches, this advanced remote provides an LCD screen that shows you what is play-
ing on both steams. So it is very easy to choose one or the other whenever you like.
Regardless of which type you choose, with any Bose® link remote control you also get
detailed instructions on using the network. And a Bose® link symbol on the cartons (for the
products mentioned above) helps simplify your selections.
For more information on your choices, or to purchase additional equipment, contact your
local Bose dealer. Or, to reach Bose directly, refer to the address list included with
the system.
®
Bose link remote switch settings
These settings are for use only with remote
controls that have switches inside the bat-
tery compartment.*
Make sure the house code switches
(1, 2, 3, and 4) match those on your main
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Taking care of your LIFESTYLE® system
Caring for your system may include:
• Cleaning the system’s enclosures
• Cleaning your compact discs and DVDs
• Replacing the remote control batteries
Cleaning the media center
• Use only a soft, dry cloth to clean the outside of the media center.
• Do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or
abrasives.
• Do not allow liquids to spill into any openings.
• Do not use any sprays near the system.
Cleaning the speakers
• Clean the surface of your speakers with a soft, damp cloth. You can use an ammonia-free
window cleaner on a soft cloth to maintain the finish.
• Do not use any sprays near the system. Do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning
solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives.
• Do not allow liquids to spill into any openings.
• The speaker grille panels require no special care, although you may vacuum them carefully,
if necessary.
Cleaning discs
• Handle discs by their edges to prevent fingerprints and scratches (Figure 19).
• To remove stains or fingerprints from the surface of a disc, use a soft, lint-free, dry cloth.
Wipe in straight movements from the center of the disc to the outside. Do not use any
chemical products; they can damage the disc.
• Do not write on or attach labels to the surface of the disc.
• To minimize exposure to dust and dirt, replace discs in their cases after use. Store each
disc in its case, out of direct sunlight, high temperatures, and humidity.
Figure 19
Handling and
cleaning a disc
Limited warranty
Your LIFESTYLE® home theater system is covered by a transferable limited warranty.
See your product registration card for details. Please be sure to fill out the information section
on the card and mail it to Bose.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
What to do
System doesn’t
do anything
•
Make sure the power connector is inserted securely into the media center, the power cord
is inserted securely into the Acoustimass® module, and the power pack and power cord
are fully plugged into operating AC wall outlets.
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Be sure to press a source button (CD/DVD, AM/FM, etc.) on the LIFESTYLE®
remote control.
Unplug the media center power supply for 60 seconds, then reconnect it.
This allows the unit to reset itself after a power surge or power interruption.
No sound
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Increase the volume.
Check to see if MUTE is lit on the display. If it is, press the Mute button on the remote control
to unmute the sound.
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Make sure that the power switch on the Acoustimass module is set to ON (I).
Make sure that the audio input cable:
- connector is firmly seated in the media center Main Speaker jack
- multi-pin connector at the other end is firmly seated in the Acoustimass module
AUDIO INPUT jack.
Check connections between the cube speakers and the module.
Turn the media center off for 60 seconds, then on again, to restore communication
between the media center and the speakers.
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Check the connections for any external components. Make sure that you have pressed
the correct remote button for the source you want to hear.
For CD or DVD play, be sure the disc is placed correctly, label-side up, in the disc tray.
Connect the FM and AM antennas.
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Make sure that the power switch on the Acoustimass module is set to ON (I).
No sound from
center speaker
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Make sure the center speaker cable is connected at both ends.
Select 3- or 5-speaker mode.
Too much sound
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Decrease the Center Channel setting.
from center speaker
No sound
from surround speakers
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Select 5-speaker mode.
Increase the Surround setting for the source being played.
Make sure the video sound source is stereo and surround-encoded,
and the component used (TV, VCR, DVR, etc.) is stereo.
Surround speakers
are too loud
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Decrease the Surround setting for the source being played.
Make sure that the left and right front speakers are connected to the front speaker jacks
(blue) and the left and right surround speakers are connected to the surround speaker
jacks (orange).
Remote control
behaves erratically
or it does not work
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Check batteries and their polarity (+ and –).
Move the remote (or the media center) a few feet to avoid an area of “dead spots.”
Make sure the power cable between the media center and its power source is firmly
seated, uncoiled, and extended to its full length.
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Make sure the remote control and media center house codes match.
Install a remote control extender.
System turns on by itself,
or behaves erratically
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Change the house code setting to prevent signals from conflicting with another nearby
LIFESTYLE® system.
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Problem
What to do
Radio does not work
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Make sure antennas are connected properly.
Move AM antenna at least 20 inches (50 cm) from the media center.
Adjust antenna position to improve reception.
Make sure the AM antenna is in an upright position.
Move antennas farther from media center, TV, or other electronic equipment.
Select another station. You may be in an area of weak signal coverage for some stations.
The disc does not play
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After pressing the CD/DVD button, wait a few seconds before pressing Play.
Make sure the disc is properly inserted (label side up).
Eject the disc and try loading it again.
The CD may be dirty. See “Cleaning discs” on page 40.
Try another CD. The CD may be defective or not compatible. See “Types of discs you can
play” on page 5.
FM sound is distorted
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Adjust antenna position to reduce interference.
FM sound is noisy
in surround mode
Weak FM stations will produce static in the surround speakers. Select the 2-speaker mode
in the Settings menu to minimize noise. See “Tuner setting options (FM or AM radio)” on
page 26.
Sound is distorted
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Make sure speaker cables are not damaged and the connections are secure.
Reduce the output level from any external components connected to the media center.
No sound from
TV, CD/DVD, VCR,
or AUX
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Check the connections.
Make sure that component is turned on.
Refer to the component owner’s manual.
LIFESTYLE® remote
does not control
your TV, VCR,
cable/satellite box,
or other external
component
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Make sure correct codes are set.
See “For TV control” on page 18.
Make sure that the front of the media center is not obstructed. The IR emitter that sends
commands to your external components is below the disc tray.
If you still cannot control your external components successfully, you may need to connect
the external IR emitter, included with your system, to the IR EMITTER jack on the rear
panel of the media center. See “Connecting the optional IR emitter cable” in your
LIFESTYLE® system Installation Guide.
Your TV turns
on and off unexpectedly
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Reposition the TV on/off sensor on the back of your TV. Or check the SCART connector if
you use one.
Verify that the TV on/off sensor is working properly by choosing TV Power Status under
Video in the System menu.
TV screen goes dark
or image flips repeatedly
after making a change
to a Video feature in
System settings
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Use the media center to check the Video Format and Progressive Scan settings, following
instructions in “Activating component or progressive scan connections” on page 11.
- Video Format should be set to NTSC (U.S. standard) or PAL (European standard).
- Make sure the Progressive Scan setting is Off, unless you have used a component
video connection and progressive scan is a feature of the TV.
You forgot
your password
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Enter the numbers 2673 as temporary password to access the parental controls. Then
create a new password.
Contacting customer service
For additional help in solving problems, contact Bose® customer service. See the address
and phone number list included with your system.
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Accessories
For information on speaker mounting brackets and stands, additional remote controls, and
connecting additional Bose® powered loudspeakers, contact your Bose dealer or call Bose
customer service. See the address and phone number list included with your system.
Technical information
Media center power pack power rating
USA/Canada: 120V 0.55A 50/60Hz 33VDC
International: 220-240V 0.30A 50/60Hz 33VDC
Dual voltage: 115/230V 0.55A 50/60Hz 33VDC
1.1A
1.1A
1.1A
Speaker system power rating
USA/Canada: 100-120V 50/60Hz 350W
International: 220-240V 50/60Hz 350W
Dual voltage: 100-120/220-240V 50/60Hz 350W
Media center inputs
AUX: 2Vrms, maximum
CBL-SAT: 2Vrms, maximum
VCR: 2Vrms, maximum
TV: 2Vrms, maximum
DIGITAL: SPDIF (1 each for TV, VCR, TAPE, and AUX)
COMPOSITE VIDEO: NTSC or PAL format 1Vp-p with sync 75Ω
S-VIDEO: Luminance 1Vp-p Chrominance 0.3Vp-p
COMPONENT VIDEO: NTSC or PAL 1Vp-p with sync on Y
OPTICAL INPUT: SPDIF digital, mapped to input
FM ANTENNA: 75Ω
AM ANTENNA: 12µH
TV SENSOR: Scan frequency sensing
Media center outputs
SPEAKER ZONES 1 and 2: Variable audio, user selectable
AUDIO OUT L and R, fixed audio, 2 Vrms maximum
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT: SPDIF
OPTICAL OUTPUT: SPDIF, –15 to –21 dbm
COMPOSITE VIDEO: NTSC or PAL 1Vp-p with sync 75Ω
S-VIDEO: Luminance 1Vp-p Chrominance 0.3Vp-p
COMPONENT VIDEO: NTSC or PAL 1Vp-p with sync on Y
Media center dimensions
15.8"W x 11.0"D x 3.5"H
(40.1 cm x 27.9 cm x 8.9 cm)
Media center weight
8.2 lb (3.7 kg)
Media center finish
Aluminum
Remote control range
65 ft (20 m)
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